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Suriname visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Suriname visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Suriname visa?
Where to apply in Benin
Suriname has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Benin
SurinameBenin e-Visa Benin visa for citizens of Suriname
Travel advice for Suriname
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Benin to Suriname, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Suriname at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Suriname (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Suriname (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Suriname
Beninese citizens may stay in Suriname for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Suriname.
How Beninese citizens apply
Beninese citizens apply for the ETA for Suriname online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Suriname’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Brazil requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Surinamese citizens travelling to Benin
Surinamese citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Beninese citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Suriname?
Beninese citizens can stay in Suriname for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Benin?
Surinamese citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Suriname visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need an ETA for Suriname.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.